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Dianne Moritz's avatar

So true. We can't change the past, so regret is pointless. I do think of the past and sometimes think I'm lucky to still be here, but the good memories sustain me.

Blake Alan's avatar

I agree. Regret is pointless when we detach from it.

Thanks for reading, Dianne.

Brandon Ellrich's avatar

Great description. Regret is always poking me from behind.

Blake Alan's avatar

Regret is pesky like that.

Thanks for reading, Brandon.

Bucky Baldwin's avatar

Great piece. I like the line “…a special weird hell we give ourselves.” Reminded me of a saying about anger:

Anger is the gift we give ourselves for someone else’s mistake.

Blake Alan's avatar

Thanks!

Ah, yes. I've heard that one before. That's a gift I don't mind returning.

Thanks so much for reading!